The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is at the forefront of research, education and prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. With more than 38,000 lives lost each year in the U.S. alone (one life every 13.7 minutes as of 2010 making this the tenth leading cause of death in the US) and over one million worldwide (one life every 40 seconds), the importance of AFSP’s mission has never been greater, nor our work more urgent. The stigma of suicide makes this a “taboo” subject though and makes it that much more difficult to raise awareness and much needed funds. Suicide IS a preventable issue however and should not be a “dirty” word. Suicide is a caused by serious mental illness and has also been shown to be genetic. More facts and figures can be found at http://www.afsp.org/understanding-suicide/facts-and-figures

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

On November 19, 2007 I lost my only brother Emmett to suicide. He left behind a daughter, granddaughter, two sisters and a father. Needless to say this was a devastating loss to my family. At first I didn’t know where to turn or how to find help to cope with this loss until I found the local chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Since the day I found them, I vowed that I would volunteer with them to keep his name alive as well as two cousins and the other four lives I have personally lost to suicide in my life. I refuse to be “quiet” about suicide or not talk about my brother, my cousins or my friends that I have lost, no matter how uncomfortable it may make someone feel. They deserve to be kept alive in our memories for it was the pain and desperation they felt that took their lives. They weren’t themselves when they took their lives and if they had been they wouldn’t have done it. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think of them so I will spend every single day fighting for them as well as myself with my own mental health issues and struggles for they go hand in hand.I started by becoming an advocate which involved me emailing my local and state government representatives regarding laws and bills that needed attention for those suffering from mental health issues. I volunteered every year for the Out of the Darkness Walk held at the State Capital grounds by raising money for education, research and prevention. I physically volunteered at the walks by doing anything I could and by doing so I have made many friends and contacts by doing this. There are so many people who have been touched by suicide – a disease that can be prevented. Since making these contacts I was subsequently asked to join the Board of the AFSP – Central Texas Chapter this year and I am currently in charge of social media for the group.

PrintGlobe was gracious, loving and supportive enough to back two of its employees who have lost their only brothers for the 2013 Out of the Darkness walk at the State Capital. When we approached Dan Steinborn the owner of the company, he immediately, without any hesitation, came up with a silver level sponsorship for the event and even volunteered his band Blazin’ Kane to play during the event. He also donated team shirts for us all to wear during the walk! We were overwhelmed with the support from him as well as the other employees of the company who stepped up financially and physically by being there to support us. A total of 12 employees became the PrintGlobe Trotters and have (so far) raised $2000. I am hoping they will continue to raise money through the end of the year because it every single penny counts through December 31.

The color pink is to October/breast cancer as _______ are to November/prostate cancer.

If you said MUSTACHES then you are familiar with men’s health awareness campaigns that have gained in global popularity over the last few years.

According to statistics published by the Movember Foundation, in the US alone, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime and men get diagnosed with prostate cancer 35% more than women get diagnosed with breast cancer.

These two creative and wearable promo’s will help raise awareness for your brand, and men’s health.

]]>http://www.printglobe.com/blog/2013/10/04/2-wearable-mustache-promos-for-mens-health-awareness/feed/0Support Boobies with Breast Cancer Awareness Productshttp://www.printglobe.com/blog/2012/10/10/support-boobies-with-breast-cancer-awareness-products/
http://www.printglobe.com/blog/2012/10/10/support-boobies-with-breast-cancer-awareness-products/#commentsWed, 10 Oct 2012 16:17:24 +0000http://www.printglobe.com/blog/?p=1328If you don’t support the cause all year, it’s that time of year to start showing your support for Breast Cancer Awareness. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and it’s the perfect time to get out your pink, wear your awareness ribbons and get your fundraisers going. Promotional products are not only great for helping to raise funds for the cure; they’re also fantastic for raising awareness and hope for those affected by cancer.

Here are 3 great product ideas that will help you raise awareness.

Drinkware
Pick a product they’ll love and put your message or logo directly into recipients’ hands with custom drinkware. Whether you’re looking for pink mugs, ribbon koozies, awareness water bottles, pink disposable cups or even breast cancer awareness martini glasses, you’ve come to the right place. PrintGlobe carries a large selection of Breast Cancer Awareness Drinkware. We’d love to help you design the perfect drinkware for your special event, fundraiser or giveaway. They’re also excellent giveaway items or promotions for those participating in a Race for the Cure.

Bags & Totes
What better way to tote around your support than with custom printed Breast Cancer Awareness Tote Bags. Available in a large range of styles, sizes and materials, bags and totes are a popular promotional item for practically any event. They’re perfect for holding awareness campaign materials and acting as walking billboards all year long. Whether you’re looking for a pink non-woven tote, die-cut shopping bag or even an awareness backpack, we have the breast cancer awareness promos for you.

Pens & Highlighters
Another promotional product staple that works well for Breast Cancer Awareness events and fundraisers is personalized pens. Breast Cancer Awareness Pens are an easy to distribute item that are effective for giveaways, fundraisers, advertisements and more. PrintGlobe carries pink highlighters, ribbon-topped pencils and awareness pens that will look spectacular imprinted with your message or brand. They’re budget friendly and will be used repeatedly.

With all of these great products available your breast cancer awareness campaign, fundraiser or event will be a huge success. Be sure to check out our other Breast Cancer Awareness products to start supporting booby heath and help raise awareness. Think pink this October!

]]>http://www.printglobe.com/blog/2012/10/10/support-boobies-with-breast-cancer-awareness-products/feed/0PrintGlobe joins the Komen Race for the Curehttp://www.printglobe.com/blog/2011/10/04/printglobe-joins-the-komen-race-for-the-cure/
http://www.printglobe.com/blog/2011/10/04/printglobe-joins-the-komen-race-for-the-cure/#commentsTue, 04 Oct 2011 19:59:00 +0000http://printglobe.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/printglobe-joins-the-komen-race-for-the-curePrintGlobe is joining in on the 2011 Komen Austin Race for the Cure this year.We can’t wait to once again participate in such a fantastic event. We’re getting our pink outfits prepared and running shoes ready, to run alongside thousands of our friends, family, neighbors and coworkers in an effort to help make a difference and bring awareness to a great cause!

Why not have some fun and join us? It’s great exercise, fun for the whole family and a great way to raise money for breast cancer screenings, education and research. Together we can make a lasting impact. Join PrintGlobe’s team the GlobeCheckers today and get moving for a terrific cause.If you’d like to join us and Race for the Cure, visit KomenAustin and click “Join Team” to get registered. We’d love to have you!
Don’t forget that PrintGlobe has an excellent selection of Breast Cancer Awareness products available for your fundraiser, special event or giveaway needs. We have something for every budget, including; Pink Sports Bottles, AwarenessBracelets, BreastCancer Awareness Totes, PinkPens and more. All of these products are effective for spreading the word and helping you advertise your event or campaign. Check out our entire line of BreastCancer Awareness Products and personalize yours today!

]]>http://www.printglobe.com/blog/2011/10/04/printglobe-joins-the-komen-race-for-the-cure/feed/0Breast Cancer Awareness Products for Octoberhttp://www.printglobe.com/blog/2011/09/02/breast-cancer-awareness-products-for-october/
http://www.printglobe.com/blog/2011/09/02/breast-cancer-awareness-products-for-october/#commentsFri, 02 Sep 2011 19:12:00 +0000http://printglobe.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/breast-cancer-awareness-products-for-octoberDid you know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month? It’s a whole month dedicated to spreading awareness, sharing information and empowering individuals to monitor their health. It is all about a community of organizations, medical associations, survivors, patients and the general public working together to increase awareness and offer support.

If you’re interested in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness, now is the perfect time to start planning your events, fundraisers, promotions and more. PrintGlobe is here to help you design the perfect promotional products for this cause. We offer a large selection of Breast Cancer Awareness Products that can be personalized with your logo, organization’s name or artwork.

Here are just a few of the great items we offer:
Custom bags are always an immensely popular giveaway item and our Pink Shopping Bags are a perfect example! We have everything from non-woven tote bags to frosted plastic shopping bags, and they are all available in fantastic shades of pink that command attention! Just add your logo or artwork to any one of our Pink Plastic Bags and they will make excellent giveaways, gifts, advertisements and more. Get a handle on your advertising and customize your Breast Cancer Awareness bags today!
If you’re looking for items that will get used on a day-to-day basis, look no further than pink drinkware! PrintGlobe carries a great selection of drinkware with Pink Sports Bottles being our most popular choice. Drinkware is effective because it gets your logo right into hands where it can be seen with every sip. Along with sports bottles, we also carry Pink Cups, including; stadium cups, coffee cups and disposable cups – all of which can be customized.

Last but not least are all of the other great giveaway items we carry, such as, Breast Cancer Awareness Wristbands, Awareness Ribbons, Pink Pens and Pink T-Shirts. No matter what item you’re looking for, PrintGlobe has the perfect promotion to help you spread awareness and gain recognition.